Jess Rose – illustratör

Sidney and Carrie’s friendship is being put to the test. Can Lisa Thompson’s uplifting duo learn to compromise in time for their joint birthday party? Best friends Sidney and Carrie are really excited about having a joint birthday party! But excitement turns to disappointment when they can’t agree about the invitations, the entertainment or even the kind of cake they’d like to have.Will the birthday party be a disaster or can the two friends find a way to compromise that will make them both happy?

Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies

Florrie now lives in two different houses:One with her mum.One with her dad.And everything finally feels just right. Until Florrie's dad gets a new girlfriend... who's not her mum!Will having two families be too much for Florrie?A comforting picture book tackling the tricky emotions that surface when blending families after a separation, while celebrating new connections. Brought to you by best-selling and award-winning author, of When the Sky Falls and Two Places To Call Home, Phil Earle.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies

Florrie now lives in two different houses:One with her mum.One with her dad.And everything finally feels just right. Until Florrie's dad gets a new girlfriend... who's not her mum!Will having two families be too much for Florrie?A comforting picture book tackling the tricky emotions that surface when blending families after a separation, while celebrating new connections. Brought to you by best-selling and award-winning author, of When the Sky Falls and Two Places To Call Home, Phil Earle.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies

Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies

The spooktacular cook book for kids by the winner of The Great British Bake Off. Get into the Halloween spirit with this inspiring and fun first cook book for littles chefs, packed with autumnal bakes, tasty treats and frightfully good showstoppers. This imaginative collection celebrates the joy of cooking with family and friends at this special time of year. Filled with cozy, sweet and spooky recipes for little ones to bake, make and share, including: Pumpkin whoopie piesMonster face pizzasToffee apple cupcakesPart of the celebrated My First Cook Book series by David Atherton, which focuses on accessible, fun and creative recipes that encourage children to foster a lifelong love of food and cookery.Praise for My First Cook Book: "...a beautifully illustrated set of recipes that should be in every family kitchen." Daily Express

The spooktacular cook book for kids by the winner of The Great British Bake Off. Get into the Halloween spirit with this inspiring and fun first cook book for littles chefs, packed with autumnal bakes, tasty treats and frightfully good showstoppers. This imaginative collection celebrates the joy of cooking with family and friends at this special time of year. Filled with cozy, sweet and spooky recipes for little ones to bake, make and share, including: Pumpkin whoopie piesMonster face pizzasToffee apple cupcakesPart of the celebrated My First Cook Book series by David Atherton, which focuses on accessible, fun and creative recipes that encourage children to foster a lifelong love of food and cookery.Praise for My First Cook Book: "...a beautifully illustrated set of recipes that should be in every family kitchen." Daily Express

Friendship appears where it’s least expected in this heartwarming Little Gem from bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Thompson.Friendship appears where it’s least expected in this heartwarming Little Gem from award-winning author Lisa Thompson.When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to the problems he’s having with his friend Billy. If he can just wish for exactly the right thing, then surely Billy will want to be friends with him again? But as Sidney makes his wishes, what he doesn’t realise is that the friend he’s longing for has been beside him all the time …

Sidney and Carrie return in this uplifting Little Gem by award-winning author Lisa Thompson as Carrie embarks on a mission to discover her special talent.Carrie’s best friend Sidney is planning to show off his tap-dancing skills during Friday Fun Time at school and Carrie wants to join in. She plans an amazing routine where Sidney will dance and she will roller skate.But there’s one big problem … Carrie has never roller skated before. Will the performance end in disaster or will their friendship help them to dazzle the audience?

Sidney and Carrie’s friendship is being put to the test. Can Lisa Thompson’s uplifting duo learn to compromise in time for their joint birthday party? Best friends Sidney and Carrie are really excited about having a joint birthday party! But excitement turns to disappointment when they can’t agree about the invitations, the entertainment or even the kind of cake they’d like to have.Will the birthday party be a disaster or can the two friends find a way to compromise that will make them both happy?

Sidney and Carrie return in this uplifting Little Gem by award-winning author Lisa Thompson as Carrie embarks on a mission to discover her special talent.Carrie’s best friend Sidney is planning to show off his tap-dancing skills during Friday Fun Time at school and Carrie wants to join in. She plans an amazing routine where Sidney will dance and she will roller skate.But there’s one big problem … Carrie has never roller skated before. Will the performance end in disaster or will their friendship help them to dazzle the audience?

Pip, the resilient, rubbish-sorting pigeon, is never afraid to FAIL. A can-do attitude means there’s always a way to ‘Find Another Idea and Learn’. This comes in handy for Pip and the other pigeons, as a stormy misadventure takes them to a strange new land! Inspiring resilience and a growth mindset, this story encourages children to embrace failure as a welcome opportunity to learn and improve.

When Dylan and his family move to a new house, he notices something different: THIS house has a GHOST! Sadly, no-one else can accept their spooky housemate, so the family soon evict the ghost. While everyone else enjoys the fright-free days, the house feels sad and empty to Dylan. Can he help his family fix their mistake?

A spellbinding rhyming story that brings to life the precious moments between a mother and daughter, with a sprinkle of magic and a supernatural twist. The magical moments between a mother and her daughter are some of the most treasured memories to make. But what if your mummy happens to be a witch? This wonderfully witchy story is a cauldron of utterly charming ingredients told through the eyes of a little witchling. From dandelion ice-scream to pumpkin perfume and cauldron baths, and best of all a mummy who can wake up the sun and make the stars shine. PRAISE "Adorable storytelling, beautiful illustrations. An instant 'Moon Lane Classic'." - Tamara Macfarlane, Founder of the multi-award winning Moon Lane bookshops in London and Kent "A beautiful celebration of nature, magic moments & mums that do things differently." - Through The Wardrobe bookshop

A spellbinding rhyming story that brings to life the precious moments between a mother and daughter, with a sprinkle of magic and a supernatural twist. The magical moments between a mother and her daughter are some of the most treasured memories to make. But what if your mummy happens to be a witch? This wonderfully witchy story is a cauldron of utterly charming ingredients told through the eyes of a little witchling. From dandelion ice-scream to pumpkin perfume and cauldron baths, and best of all a mummy who can wake up the sun and make the stars shine. PRAISE "Adorable storytelling, beautiful illustrations. An instant 'Moon Lane Classic'." - Tamara Macfarlane, Founder of the multi-award winning Moon Lane bookshops in London and Kent "A beautiful celebration of nature, magic moments & mums that do things differently." - Through The Wardrobe bookshop

Frankie is a fox with plenty of style ...Fabulous in a rainbow cape,Amazing in pirate boots and ready to take on the world in a gold crown!Not everyone likes what Frankie wears ... The more Frankie tries to change, the more unhappy Frankie feels. But what happens when friends start to miss their old Frankie?Join Frankie on a journey of discovery and happiness and, above all, staying true to yourself.

In the valleys of Wales, everyone at The Royal Mint is hard at work, making coins. But one night, a baby red dragon hatches from a magical egg! The makers name him Dilwyn and take care of him until he's big enough to guard their coins. Every night Dilwyn sleeps high up in the rafters keeping watch; until two robbers foolishly try to break in . . .